Hidden Desires - Family Secrets

Chapter 014 My nerves tensed up... Part2

"Ah..." Just then, Betty let out a startled yelp. She had been lying on her side facing Michael, and because she was trying to comfort him, she was very close. When Michael turned his head suddenly, their lips nearly touched. Luckily, Betty instinctively pulled back just in time.

"You kid, it's so late and you still want to chat?" Betty glanced at her phone for the time, her tone gentle and not at all stern.

"I just want to know, how did you meet him?" Michael asked curiously, seemingly eager to know the answer.

"Him? Who are you talking about?" Betty was momentarily puzzled by Michael's question.

"Just him, the guy next door..." Michael said, pointing in the direction of mine and Betty's bedroom.

"Michael, I know you're not ready to call him 'dad' yet, but you can't just refer to him as 'the guy next door.' It's really disrespectful, you know? You should remember, he's the one who took care of everything after your parents passed away. He handled all the adoption procedures and everything else that needed to be done. "

"You're still young, but as you grow up, you'll understand just how much he's done for you. You might not always get along with me, but you must never treat him poorly. If you don't want to call him 'dad' right now, you can call him 'uncle,' but don't just point at him or refer to him so casually," Betty said, her face turning stern as she noticed Michael pointing in my direction. It was clear that Michael's casual reference and gesture were disrespectful and impolite towards me.

Seeing Michael's impoliteness towards her husband, Betty's expression soured instantly. She took on the stern demeanor of a teacher, yet her voice remained soft as she firmly reprimanded Michael.

"Deal," Michael finally smiled, resting his head on Betty's arm.

"Sleep tight..." Betty whispered, and Michael closed his eyes, seemingly ready to obediently drift off to sleep. Seeing Michael's eyes shut, Betty yawned widely, clearly exhausted. She too prepared to sleep.

Betty shifted to lie on her back, extending an arm for Michael to use as a pillow. Michael, lying on his side facing Betty, seemed comfortable.

Betty, perhaps worn out from teaching, working, and managing household chores, slowly drifted into a deep sleep. Meanwhile, Michael, youthful and less burdened by fatigue, showed no signs of sleepiness.

Hearing Betty's steady breathing indicating she was asleep, he slowly opened his eyes.

Although the room was dimly lit, I could clearly see those eyes opening in the darkness, almost like a wolf's eyes.

For some reason, a sudden fear flashed through my heart. What was about to happen?

My nerves tensed up...